Brassia
Orchid Care
Brassias
are tropical epiphytic Orchids from Central America. They
have large spidery shaped flowers that form long spikes. They
come in yellow, pale green, and related colors with brown
bars.
Brassia Orchid Care Preferences
Humidity
Brassia Orchids
grow best with a humidity
tray
underneath them and 60% humidity.
Light
and Air
Brassavolas
prefer bright light, similar to light Cattleya Orchids prefer.
2000-3000 foot candles is ideal if you have a light meter. As
with all Orchids, air circulation is important.
Watering
Brassavolas
do not like to dry out fully between waterings. Water just before
they near drying out, and regularly. Fertilize 3 out of 4 waterings
with a weakened Orchid fertilizer solution.
Temperature
Brassavola
Orchids on average do not like below 55-60 degrees F. During
the day they prefer warmer temperatures.
Potting
and Repotting
Repot every
two to three years as necessary with medium to large bark. Brassavolas
also often like to be mounted on a piece of bark or a tree fern.
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